Econ Calendar

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

The Fed Chair’s comments should attract plenty of attention, and help to crystallize the market’s posture.

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales
7:45 AM ET

Ben Bernanke Speaks
8:30 AM ET

Redbook
8:55 AM ET

Wholesale Trade
10:00 AM ET

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

The Employment report always hogs the day’s economic headlines.

Employment Situation
8:30 AM ET

Consumer Credit
3:00 PM ET

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

Jobless Claims is clearly the morning’s focal point.

Chain Store Sales

Monster Employment Index

Jobless Claims
8:30 AM ET

Productivity and Costs
8:30 AM ET

Factory Orders
10:00 AM ET

EIA Natural Gas Report
10:30 AM ET

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

The afternoon’s Beige Book may not be as influential, but its timing will always ensure afternoon volatility.

MBA Purchase Applications
7:00 AM ET

Challenger Job-Cut Report
7:30 AM ET

ADP Employment Report
8:15 AM ET

ISM Non-Mfg Index
10:00 AM ET

EIA Petroleum Status Report
10:30 AM ET

Beige Book
2:00 PM ET

Bloomberg Meeting in Chicago
3:45 PM CT

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

Several glimpses today in the consumer’s mindset as the stimulus bill was being debated amid warnings of doom.

Motor Vehicle Sales

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales
7:45 AM ET

Redbook
8:55 AM ET

Pending Home Sales Index
10:00